We recently asked the Exponent Philanthropy community to share books that have influenced their giving. Here are some of their responses: Inspirational and beautifully written, However Long the Night: Molly Melching’s Journey to Help Millions of African Women and Girls Triumph is a passionate entreaty for all global citizens. This book is published in partnership... Read More
In our 2018 Foundation Operations and Management Report, 17% of member foundations report using donor advised funds (DAFs) in addition to their foundation giving. Of the 17% that opened one or more DAFs, most (75%) did so for a combination of reasons, including to: Comply with foundation payout requirements 42% Benefit from the sponsoring organization’s... Read More
Most foundations do not compensate board members for routine board service, but some do. Our 2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report shows that roughly one-third (33%) of foundations compensated board members for routine board and committee service distinct from any compensation for advisory or staff services. Board compensation varied by foundation type: Forty-eight percent of... Read More
Private foundations cannot engage in the purchase, sale, lease, or exchange of property with a disqualified person—in this case, the founder’s family office—even at below-market rates. The family office may provide space to the foundation at no cost. In addition, private foundations cannot compensate a disqualified person, except for personal services as defined by the... Read More
The majority of foundations do not compensate board members for routine board and committee service, but one size does not fit all. Foundations with more assets are more likely to compensate board members, as are non-family foundations. Our publication Board Compensation can help your board carry out a thoughtful discussion about board compensation, craft a policy... Read More
Our eight Getting to Impact Discussion Guides are designed to help you facilitate discussions among your board members or local community of grantmakers to explore and strengthen a commitment to impact with your giving. We suggest you start with the first discussion guide, Why Every Foundation Can and Should Have Impact, which helps you understand... Read More